Vienna in July
Hot days, film on the square
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is a reasonable month in Vienna — with trade-offs.
July is peak season in Vienna. Many locals leave town, but the main sights stay busy; evenings are enjoyable thanks to the open-air film programme at the Rathaus and riverbank bars.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–27°C
- Warm to hot, with some thunderstorms and humid spells.
- Crowds
- High
- Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Outdoor film programme and the Danube island to cool off.
–Hot afternoons and peak tourist season.
My tip for July
Sightsee in the morning and keep afternoons for museums, cafés or the Alte Donau.
- Open-air film
- Danube island
- Evening dining
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Vienna, 4th for weather, 11th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Vienna in July
- Summer heat
- Afternoons can be hot, and some smaller venues close for the summer break.
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Weather
Weather in Vienna in July
In July Vienna averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 80 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Vienna in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Vienna?
- July is a reasonable month in Vienna — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Vienna overall (4 for weather, 11 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Outdoor film programme and the Danube island to cool off. The main downside: Hot afternoons and peak tourist season.
- What is the weather like in Vienna in July?
- Average highs are around 27°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 80 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Warm to hot, with some thunderstorms and humid spells. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Vienna crowded in July?
- Crowds are high. Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Vienna in July?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Vienna?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (July ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
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Outdoor film programme and the Danube island to cool off.
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